A tale of two cultures : qualitative and quantitative research in the social sciences / Gary Goertz and James Mahoney.
| Author/creator | Goertz, Gary, 1953- |
| Other author | Mahoney, James, 1968- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, 2012. |
| Description | viii, 238 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 1. Introduction -- 2. Mathematical prelude: a selective introduction to logic and set theory for social scientists -- I. Causal Models and Inference: 3. Causes-of-effects versus effects-of-causes; 4. Causal models; 5. Asymmetry; 6. Hume's two definitions of cause -- II. Within-Case Analysis: 7. Within-case versus cross-case causal analysis; 8. Causal mechanisms and process tracing; 9. Counterfactuals -- III. Concepts and Measurement: 10. Concepts: definitions, indicators, and error; 11. Meaning and measurement; 12. -- Semantics, statistics, and data transformations; 13. Conceptual opposites and typologies -- IV. Research Design and Generalization: 14. Case selection and hypothesis testing; 15. Generalizations; 16. Scope; 17. Conclusion. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2012010983 |
| ISBN | 9780691149714 |
| ISBN | 9780691149707 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0691149704 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0691149712 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | JA86 .G56 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |